Forms, Timelines, and handbooks
Master Degree Timeline/Forms
Application for Graduation--"Apply for Program Completion" in Workday
Certification of Foreign Language/Computer Competence
Non-thesis Master’s Examination Report | Co-chairs version
Thesis/Dissertation Redaction Request
Doctoral Degree Timeline/Forms
Certification of Foreign Language / Computer Competence
Report on Qualifying Examination
Application for Graduation--"Apply for Program Completion" in Workday
Handbook
Graduate Student Handbook 2025-2026
Forms
Withdrawal from Semester/Drop all Courses-required after semester starts and student wishes to withdraw from all courses "Withdraw from Semester" in Workday
Leave of Absence Request-required prior to semester start when student wishes to cease enrollment for one to two semesters but intends to return. Student will be withdrawn from any registered courses. "Request Leave of Absence" in Workday
Override of Credit Limit for Term-must be requested by Graduate Coordinator through Registrar Request Form. Specify course and section to add over limit.
Ad Hoc Committee Member Form - For individuals who are not currently LSU New Orleans Graduate Faculty
Program Status Update/Change-to request the addition of a program or change in program for a current degree-seeking student
Request for Extension of the time limit-required when credits are beyond the time limit
Thesis/Dissertation Redaction Request-to request a continued embargo of a published thesis or dissertation
University Appeal-to request exception to an academic policy